From the category archives:

Odd Things

Bonsai Kitten Redux

December 19, 2008

As if our mornings were not hectic enough with getting children fed and ready for school, this morning our kitten Widget decided to play in one of the baby’s toys. Exploring the various shapes was fun for Widget, as she learned which her head could and could not fit in . Until…
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SMS Abuse: Having Fun with Strangers

December 10, 2008

For some uncanny reason, I continue to get text messages on my phone from complete strangers. Check out the following photo:
 
A few months ago, another stranger texted me asking if I could email their school paper to them, the one they had “typed on my computer.” They weren’t too happy when I texted them back [...]

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Randomanimals: Take Shelter!

December 10, 2008

The driver’s side window to my Nissan Xterra is broken–stuck in the down position–so I have not been driving it. As a result, combined with a dose of nasty winter weather yesterday, a stray cat has found a nice shelter.
 
Our neighborhood is home to many stray cats, all of which have a strong desire to [...]

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